Structures
Body Components
Body Functions
Nursing Assistant
Conditions& Aging Changes
100
consists of the lungs& a series of passages, collectively referred to as airways
What is the respiratory system?
100
eyes, ears, CNS, PNS, brain, spinal cord
What are the components of the Nervous System
100
Provides protection, involved in homeostasis of body temperature, is a sense organ
What is the Integumentary System?
100
The ability to be aware and recognize changes in any patient or resident, and determine if they are normal changes of aging.
What is observation and evaluation?
100
Inability to take a deep breath or exhale air out, may or may not be accompanied by wheezing.
What is Emphysema? (will accept respiratory distress.)
200
dendrites, cell body, axon
What is a neuron or nerve cell?
200
compact, soft, dense, marrow
What are the layers of bone?
200
Flexion, extension, pronation, supination, internal rotation, external rotation, abduction, adduction,
What are the basic body movements?
200
The step taken after observing signs of wheezing and shortness of breathe
What is Record & Report? (or, give resident call light, and record / report)
200
An infection of the lung caused by a virus or bacteria
What is Pneumonia
300
Place where to bones meet and allows an extremity to move in two or more direction
What is a joint?
300
Muscle fiber bundles, connective tissue (cartilage, ligaments, tendons) bone
What are the components of the musculoskeletal system?
300
This the mechanical process of moving air in and out of the lungs through inhalation and exhalation.
What is Ventilation?
300
Providing residents with assistance in exercising a specific limb and set of joints in which the resident does not move the extremity, the NA does
What is Passive Range of Motion?
300
Pain, stiffness and inflammation caused by a disease or autoimmune condtion that results in decreased mobility and a risk for falls
What arthritis? (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, etc.)
400
Moves partially digested food through the body; place where most nutrients are absorbed
What is the small intestine?
400
Nasopharynx, mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, small intestine, large intestine
What are the organs of the gastroinstestinal system?
400
Shallow breathing, coughing , wheezing, wheezing, nasal congestion, pale or bluish lips, arms, or legs, pain in the chest area
What are signs / symptoms of respiratory problems the NA should report?
400
Introduces self, explains procedure, assists resident to dangle at side of bed, places gait belt about resident's waist, assists resident to stand, walks on resident's strong side.
What is Assist to Ambulate with a gait belt?
400
A decrease in bone density due to loss of minerals, that results in brittle bones
What is Osteoporosis?
500
these are the five structures of the airway?
What are the nasal cavity,pharynx,larynx,trachea,and bronchi
500
The strong dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
What is the diaphragm
500
Slower responses or reflexes, decreased sensitivity of nerve endings, memory or short term memory loss
What are normal changes of aging in the Nervous System?
500
Must always make sure the resident has this before washing hands, recording observations and leaving the room.
What is the call light?
500
Significant damage to neurons caused by the inability to obtain oxygen, resulting in confusion, one sided weakness, and even death.
What is a stroke?
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